Alexander Dugin, “Putin’s Brain,” Reveals His Vision of a Multipolar World and Regional Shifts
Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin outlined his vision of a multipolar world, explaining that the current global system is no longer unipolar as it was after the collapse of the Soviet Union, nor bipolar as during the U.S.-Soviet confrontation era.
Alexander Dugin identified four established poles today: the collective West (the U.S. and Europe), Russia, China, and India, while noting potential future poles, including a unified Islamic world under specific conditions, Africa, and Latin America.
The West: Potential Division
The Russian philosopher indicated that the West is no longer as cohesive as it once was, noting that the Trump administration prioritized American national interests, creating the possibility of dividing the West into two poles: the U.S. and Europe. Europe remains influenced by traditional Western powers, while the U.S. pursues separate economic, political, and strategic policies.
Russia and the United States: Convergence and Divergence
Regarding Russia’s relation with American conservatives, Dugin observed shared values with Trump in supporting traditional values, religion, nationalism, a strong state, and opposition to liberalism. However, he noted that interests differ between the two sides, and some Republican elements support Israel and actions against Russia, making ideological alignment only partial.
Liberalism, Democracy, and Freedom Concepts
Alexander Dugin described modern Western liberalism as placing the individual above all else, including the state, religion, and culture, which he says leads to a “loss of human connection with the spirit and society.”
He emphasized that rejecting liberalism does not equate to rejecting democracy, noting that democracy is not a mandatory system and that any nation can choose its governance according to its values. He opposes Western dominance imposing values as universal laws and maintains that a return to traditional values does not conflict with modernization. For example, he noted that the Islamic world could progress democratically while preserving its religion and culture.
The Islamic World and Russia
Dugin suggested that the Islamic world could become a global pole if it achieves internal unity, avoiding fragmentation among its states. He cited the Abbasid Caliphate as an example of balancing culture and politics.
He stated that Russia would be the closest ally to any unified Islamic project, urging focus on the future rather than the past, clarifying that Russia has not fought Islam itself but rather extremist factions that pose internal threats.
Syria, Turkey, and Ukraine
Regarding Syria, Dugin stressed that Russia is not an enemy of the Syrian people, and its relationship with the new government is not fully adversarial, remaining subject to assessment according to future state policies. He described Turkey as divided between Eurasian and Western orientations but still a strategically important player in the region.
On Ukraine, Alexander Dugin stated that the war would not end until Russian victory is achieved, whether through control of eastern territories or the entire country, adding that the conflict has strengthened Russia economically and militarily.
Alexander Dugin is a Russian political philosopher and strategic analyst, known for advocating Russian nationalism and opposing Western dominance. He is recognized as a key figure in contemporary Russian geopolitical thought and has influenced strategic discussions in Russia. Some consider him “Putin’s brain.”
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